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Its whimsical approach has great bits of information and the author provides a supplemental cd with some great extras. I really have enjoyed this book.
-a- But this book has taken me to a new level of excitement to create my own film project using DV technology.I recently bought a Nikon D90 and, using the information in this book, I'm well on my way to creating my first independent film project with this remarkable camera.If you're interested in learning how to do it and getting fired up enough so that you'll actually go for it, this book is right for you. I've been in the business of producing corporate film and video projects for over 30 years. With over 400 projects completed I felt like I knew my way around.
I have been pursuing a carrier in film making for the last five years now and I have learned a lot along the way. This book, simply put, is a must have for any guerrilla filmmaker. No matter what type of films you wish to make, if you are a guerrilla filmmaker, you need to buy this book immediately. If I had discovered this book five years ago, I can't tell you how much further along I would be at obtaining my goal. Although the title specifies action films, the book really is a must have no matter what your film's genre. It offers countless techniques and tips on how to bring your vision to fruition.
My new reading, re-read companion. I bought it for color section alone, as Stu is the Magic Bullet zen-meister. Don't just shoot 24p because somebody said so, this book tells you why. The DVD "camera section" is also VERY very good.
Don't look at this book as an DV movie action-genre guide. Book is designed for portability and duress. Somewhat advanced, mostly because what you shoot doesn't necessarily look perdy, but if you shoot for post, WAY better. Instead learn from Stu's pov as a sfx & production insider that distills it down to diy'ers(DV Rebels).
His pov on 24p, dv, hd, and latitude are intelligent and you choose if it's for you. Top review. Yeah in-camera-action advice is good, but it's chocked full of other tricks that are the true value. Learn how to shoot for color correction in post.
For filmmaking book collectors like myself, this book belongs on your shelf. This book is a lot of fun, and even if you end up using only one or two of the SFX methods shown in here, the rest of the book makes a great resource to have around just in case someone else you know needs to make fake gun shots or fake a helicopter escape scene.
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